and we're trying to say, is there some way the united states can help? so it doesn't lead to something much more tragic. we need your help. if you ever hear me say we're on top of this, we've got it under control, give me a call or send me an e-mail. because we need all the help we can get. there is plenty to be done, we need to keep the men in working congress elsewhere in the government and we're partners of all stripes. we need to expand the base of people who believe in this work, and as i said, it can't be business as usual. thank you very much. [applause] rick has. kindly offered to take son-in-law questions if there are questions from the audience i have to ask a question myself. will somebody be handing around the microphones or do people go to the side? >> handing them out. please, raise your hand so they landers out can see you, and stand up and introduce yourself. there's a question down here. i'm bob, i'm a proud member of the board of alliance. i'm wondering, you know, in this more complicated world we're in, accompany on the journeys you ha